The dairy industry continues to evolve and develop cows with exceptional genetic traits for milk yield. These mega production type cows require higher levels of inputs than their predecessors. This includes higher levels of trace mineral requirements. Logic would dictate that as we add more forages and carbohydrates to the diets of these animals that we simply add more inorganic trace minerals. If we did this we would cause more problems than solutions. Antagonists will still be present to bind the inorganic mineral. In addition, other mineral deficiencies can occur due to interactions with each other, and competition for inorganic mineral receptor sites in the small intestine. A combination of minerals in both the inorganic and chelated form will result in the most efficient utilization of the trace minerals. By providing additional trace minerals in the chelated form, we provide animals with protected minerals that avoid antagonisms.

Organic minerals are inorganic minerals that are chemically bonded to an organic molecule such as a protein or amino acid. The type of organic molecule and the way it is bonded to the metal both determine whether the resulting organic mineral is a complex, a proteinate, or a true amino acid chelate. The most effective organic minerals are highly stable and are not destroyed by the digestion process. Rather, they are absorbed throughout the small intestine thus increasing potential absorbability of the mineral nutrient. Many organic minerals available on the market today fail to achieve these goals.

The unique ring structure found in an amino acid chelate provides stability and protection after ingestion for optimal mineral absorption. Amino acid bonding to the metal is predictable and results in a chelate of consistent size, structure and composition. Albion’s glycine amino acid chelates are the only chelated organic mineral molecules that can be proven by science.

Chelates provide an opportunity to achieve optimum levels of mineral nutrition for the production goals we have for today's dairy cow. Work with your nutritionist to formulate the best mineral profile you can for your cows. When you do, your cows will produce more milk, re-breed better, have healthier skin and feet, be more efficient in utilization of feed and have a longer productive life. All these benefits from simply delivering more trace minerals at the correct levels into the bloodstream of your cows.

We have been involved with the most successful dairymen in the world. Are you already using Albion Chelates in your herd? Ask your Nutritionist or look at your feed tag. Feedtags are regulated by AAFCO (Amer. Assoc. of Feed Control Officials) if your feed tag lists: Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate or Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate you are getting a genuine Albion Amino Acid Chelate. Only Albion Animal Nutrition has the distinction of being able to use this specific ‘chelate’ category of organic mineral. (Beware of those in the market willing to verbalize ‘they have a chelate’ but have no official designation. If your tag lists any of the metals as Complexes or Proteinates you are receiving something less than a true effective chelate. Only when the precise chemical requirements for chelation are met, can the physiological consequences of improved bioavailability be expected.

Albion minerals can benefit all animals in your herd through improved milk production, reproduction, health, and growth.

Research has shown that feeding Albion’s chelated minerals: - improved milk production by 5% - greater milk fat - greater milk protein - improved reproduction - services per conception reduced by 36% - reduced embryonic mortality by 45% - lowered days to conception by 45 days - improved body condition scores - increased immunoglobulin production - 10:1 return on investment

We look forward to answering any questions that you may have regarding the use of Albion Chelated Minerals.

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